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Sheep Breeds    ›    Minor Sheep Breeds    ›    California Variegated Mutant (CVM Sheep)

California Variegated Mutant Sheep Breed Information

California Variegated Mutant Sheep Breed
The California Variegated Mutant or CVM sheep breed was developed from selective breeding of the Rambouillet and the Romney sheep breeds, which is otherwise known as the Romeldale. The California Variegated Mutant shows up that repetitive color genes can cause something extremely different to occur, as these sheep are unique in their appearance. They are distinguishable by their cream-colored wool and badger-like face. Their wool can also be silver or gray. The California Variegated Mutant ewes are great at raising sheep and are docile. They even tend to give birth to twins. This sheep’s fleece is long, resilient yet soft at the same time. CVM sheep are considered a rare breed.

Minor Breeds
  • Black Welsh Mountain
  • Blueface Leicester
  • Clun Forest
  • Gulf Coast
  • Icelandic
  • Jacob
  • Karakul
  • Navajo-Churro
  • Scottish Blackface
  • Shetland
  • Wiltshire Horn
  • Ouessant
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CVM Sheep
California Variegated Mutant Sheep

California Variegated Mutant
Sheep Breed Information

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 150-200 lb
Ewe 125-150 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 22-25
USDA Wool Grade 58’s-62’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 6-12 lb

YIELD
60%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5”
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